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Cacnea Great Encounters 2008
Card · Great Encounters · 2008

Cacnea

$1.22 Latest known market value January 17, 2026
Common Grass
Curatorial Commentary

The Cacnea card captures a moment in a vibrant desert landscape, where the small cactus Pokémon stands out against a backdrop of rolling hills and a starry night sky. Its bright colors and playful expression convey a sense of curiosity and resilience in its arid home. The scene feels both whimsical and serene, inviting viewers to appreciate the quiet beauty of nature. Here, Cacnea embodies the spirit of survival in a challenging environment.

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Catalogue plate № 62/106
Identity
PokémonCacnea
TypeGrass
RarityCommon
StageBasic
Authorship
IllustratorSaya Tsuruta
Year2008
Plate №62/106
Composition
StyleCartoonishWhimsical
MoodLightheartedPlayful
CompositionBalancedSimple
PaletteBlueGreenVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 50
Stage Basic
Weakness Fire +10
Resistance Water -20
Retreat
Sand Attack

If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent's next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack does nothing.

Poison Sting 20

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.